O #Superman

One of my WordPress blog mates, Cassidy Frazee (her blog), recently posted a video of herself talking about transitioning male to female (the video). In her blog she writes extensively about her writing experience, how her daily life effects it & vice versa. Honest, direct, unapologetic and inspiring on many levels. Lots of samples of her w.o.p as well.

trout snout emergent

The response to the video was things like ‘you are so brave,’ ‘I wish I had the courage.’ My personal response was ‘it’s about time’ not that it was about courage. I always find it odd when people tell me similar things – not that I’m transitioning, mind you – but by merely being out.

you’ll never know my secret identity

My queer poetry is direct, often very sexual, romantic & funny. My childhood recollections are frank & funny too & often resonate with people. I don’t feel ‘brave’ when I present this material but I’ve been told many times how brave I am. I say ‘thanks’ rather than engage in what they think is so brave.

I’ve always wanted a flowery box

I suspect that there are too many people afraid to be themselves, regardless of what that self may be. Afraid to give voice to their opinions, experiences, desires, fears and the like. Maybe the bravery is in our willingness to speak for those who are unable to speak for themselves, whatever the reason.

But I’d rather people tell me I’m brave than that my writing is crap. I’m not brave enough to take that. 🙂

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I think it’s wonderful to know people like Cassidy and you, people who KNOW who they are and live authentic, out loud lives. I’m definitely one of those who has been slow getting to know the real me and am just now finding the courage (it takes courage to shine differently in what I see as an “assimilate or be outcast” society) to write / speak my truth. You both are inspirations to me to say the least.